Who We Are We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world
Iglesias Miembro Los miembros de la FLM representan a más de 78 millones de cristianos de tradición luterana en 99 países de todo el mundo. Tiene 151 iglesias miembro, incluidas dos iglesias miembro asociadas, así como diez iglesias y congregaciones reconocidas y dos consejos reconocidos.
Image Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren Moderator Rev. Joel Ruml. Photo: ECCB Czech Church advocates for a society that is more open to refugees Ruml Welcomes ‘First Step’ for Syrians, Expects More Intervention (LWI) - A group of 70 Syrian refugees were granted asylum in the Czech Republic earlier this year following a public outcry over the government’s initial refusal…
Image A group of women participants at MLCâs jubilee. Photo: MLC Precious in God’s Eyes 16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence (LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…
Image Olga Navrátilová from the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Uniting faith and reason in the Czech Republic Voices from the Communion: Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren speaking out for hospitality and inclusion in a secular country (LWI) - What role does religion play in the Czech Republic, one of the most secular countries of the world?…
Image The medieval Church of Saint Martin in the Wall in Prague’s Old City where opening worship for the European Regions Meeting will be held. Photo: Ricardolovesmonuments (CC-BY) Lutheran journey in a changing European context Delegates from LWF’s European regions gather in Prague to discuss the meaning of church in secularized societies (LWI) - What does it mean to be church today in a rapidly changing and highly secularized European context? That question…
Image Rev. Pavel Pokorný, leader of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren, welcomed delegates from LWF member churches across Europe. Photo: LWF/Šárka Jelenová European churches: past memories, present relationships At the start of LWF’s European Regions’ Meeting, delegates are encouraged to draw strength from God’s promises (LWI) - What is the role of “memories, narratives and witnesses” in shaping the future of churches in rapidly…
Image Delegates from LWF member churches across Europe attend the European Regions’ Meeting in Prague. Photo: LWF/Šárka Jelenová Europe: learning to be “church for others” At the European Regions’ Meeting in Prague, delegates are reminded of their mission to be communicators of hope (LWI) - Delegates of member churches in the Nordic, Central Eastern and Central Western European regions of the Lutheran World…
